Explores the history and engineering of the Convair 990 Coronado, an advanced 4-engine jetliner that epitomized luxury and speed in the early jet age of the 1960s, before fading into aviation history. The story reveals little-known details about this iconic aircraft's design, specifications, service career, and lasting legacy.

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